The company said Monday it has made enough compromises in the deal after opposition from neighbors of the property north of Cape Coral Parkway, but the plan isn't getting enough support from the city.

Regardless of D.R. Horton's decision, the city council still has to address the item on its agenda at Monday's meeting.

There was a full house at the meeting, with a majority of residents in attendance speaking out to make sure council understands: They don't care who the developer is, they don't want the land developed.

The Old Cape Coral Golf Club closed in 2006 and became a blighted property three years later.

Some nearby homeowners want it beautified again and to keep it zoned for parks and recreation.

Council could still decide to change the use of the 175-acre property so homes can be built, but D.R. Horton won't be the builder.

Homeowners don't consider that a victory just yet.

"We're still worried because if the city decides to change it, that just means they're leaving it wide open for other developers to come in and do what they want to contest this area, to destroy the marvelous area of lakes and trees and wildlife," said Carlene Fredericka-Brennen.